Join us before the Jordan Smith Christmas show for a plated meal in our Great Hall. Enjoy the delicious tastes of "Great Caterers of Iowa" at a table planned just for you and your group! Doors open at 5 pm and dinner is served at 5:30. Menu includes: Mixed Green Salad with Two Dressings Bourbon […]
Jordan Smith returns to the Pella Opera House with his Christmas show! Jordan first showed the world his musical gift in 2015 when he became the “Best-selling artist in the history of The Voice” and the winner of Season 9. Not only did Jordan cement himself as The Voice’s biggest seller, moving 1.5 million singles […]
Join us for this 1946 Christmas classic produced and directed by Frank Capra. The film stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man who has given up his personal dreams in order to help others in his community and whose thoughts of suicide on Christmas Eve bring about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry […]
Old Hickory is a new hot country trio out of Nashville, Tennessee. Members Andy Austin, Dan Alley and Timothy Baker sing hits of 90s country to current covers. You can look forward to their great original country songs tucked into their set. With tight three-piece harmonies, these three make the stage come alive with their […]
King Arthur, of legend and song, strode across Medieval England with courage and confidence…or did he? What if the troubles of his kingdom threatened to overwhelm him? Watch the Damsels in Distress sound the warning of trouble. Witness the Lady of the Lake as she produces the sword in the stone. Hide with the Camelotians […]
HOPE DARST is a Hit Christian Worship Artist and Songwriter, whose 2020 debut radio single “Peace Be Still” soared to #1 on the iTunes Christian and Gospel album charts and was a Christian radio hit! Her singles, “Peace Be Still” and "Promise Keeper," also garnered her three GMA Dove Nominations in 2021. These included Worship […]
This amazing band, anchored by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan perform as themselves and leave the song choices completely in the hands of the audience. This is done through request cards that audience members fill out prior to the show. On the cards audience members only need to fill out three things: their name, […]
Don't be fooled by the strange band name. The Pork Tornadoes are one of the most well-known and loved cover bands of the Midwest. They are known for putting a unique spin on all of your favorite songs, spanning 5 decades and 4 different genres. Led by singer Mason Greve, who was a finalist on […]
With a passionate, uplifting style reminiscent of Barry Manilow and Michael Bublé, Matt delivers songs we know and love with a sincere, meaningful approach. His passion for his music comes through in every song. Matt’s music has recently been featured on Los Angeles jazz radio station KKJZ (KJAZZ) 88.1 FM. He has had had the honor […]
The Opera House’s Great Hall is transformed into Maria Scholte’s living room for this unique experience. The Reluctant Pioneer is a must-see! A thoroughly enjoyable one-woman live production by Beverly Graves, bringing to life Pella's "first lady.” Catch an exciting glimpse of this important figure from Pella's pioneer days. Tickets to The Reluctant Pioneer - […]
Delight to the sounds of the Barton Theatre Organ brought to life in a 30-minute program of music! Performed by Pella’s very own Davis Folkerts, an accomplished organist and Professor Emeritus from the Music Department of Central College.Tiptoe Thru The Tulips is a general admission show in our Historic Theatre during Tulip Time. There will […]
Singer and songwriter Jara Johnson returns to the Pella Opera House with the songs you love and the songs she’s written. Jara's musical journey has taken her out of Iowa to Texas to Nashville and back to Iowa where she now resides in Pella with her family. Music still is a large part of her […]
